Brooks Jr.'s double-double leads Boom past Charge 134-112

Keion Brooks Jr. had 29 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading the Noblesville Boom to a dominant 134-112 victory over the Cleveland Charge in their regular-season finale on Thursday at the Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Indiana.

The Boom (16-20) showcased a balanced and efficient offense, shooting 60.2% from the field and having eight different players score in double figures. MJ Iraldi scored 18 points with five assists off the bench, and DaJuan Gordon contributed 17 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Bell was a force on both ends, finishing with 14 points, seven assists and five blocks. Cameron Hildreth added 13 points and six assists for Noblesville, which ended its inaugural season in its new home on a high note.

For the playoff-bound Charge (22-13), Riley Minix led the effort with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Cleveland had five other players score in double digits, with Tristan Enaruna, Miller Kopp and Malaki Branham each chipping in 16 points. Jaxson Robinson added 15 points, and Darius Brown made a team-high nine assists to go with his 10 points.

The game was a tight contest early, tied at 32-32 after the first quarter. Noblesville created some separation before halftime, taking a 68-60 lead into the break. The Boom continued to build on their advantage in the second half, leading 99-89 after three quarters before pulling away decisively in the fourth. A driving dunk by Samson Johnson with 5:46 left to play extended the Boom's lead to 20 points at 121-101, and they would lead by as many as 25.

Up next: The Charge host the Long Island Nets on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in their playoff opener. The Boom's season is over.

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